A patient who has seasonal allergies has developed bronchitis and is finding it difficult to breathe. She comes into your pharmacy with the following prescription for prednisone (to aid in reducing the inflammation in her lungs): 5 tablets daily for 5 days, then 4 tablets daily for 5 days, then 3 tablets daily for 5 days, then 2 tablets daily for 5 days, then finally 1 tablet daily for 6 days. All tablets have exactly the same strength (each tablet is 20mg in strength). Provide an answer based on the assumption that the patient does not miss any doses. What would be the total daily dose (i.e. for a single day) in mg that this patient will consume during the first five days of her treatment regimen

A patient who has seasonal allergies has developed bronchitis and is finding it difficult to breathe. She comes into your pharmacy with the following prescription for prednisone (to aid in reducing the inflammation in her lungs): 5 tablets daily for 5 days, then 4 tablets daily for 5 days, then 3 tablets daily for 5 days, then 2 tablets daily for 5 days, then finally 1 tablet daily for 6 days. All tablets have exactly the same strength (each tablet is 20mg in strength). Provide an answer based on the assumption that the patient does not miss any doses. What would be the total daily dose (i.e. for a single day) in mg that this patient will consume during the first five days of her treatment regimen

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter17: Hyperinflation Therapy

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